Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Wave Motion and Waves on a String
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Wave Motion and Waves on a String
Secured at both ends, a steel wire possesses a fundamental...
Secured at both ends, a steel wire possesses a fundamental frequency of . A person is capable of hearing sound up to a maximum frequency of . Determine the highest harmonic that can be produced on this string and still remain audible to the person.
Options
- A70
- B7
- C700
- D140
Correct answer
A. 70
Step-by-step solution
The fundamental frequency of the string is given as .
The maximum audible frequency for the person is f_{\text\max} = 14 \text{ kHz} = 14000 \text{ Hz}.
The frequency of the harmonic of a string secured at both ends is given by .
For the sound to remain audible, the frequency of the harmonic must be less than or equal to the maximum audible frequency:
f_{n} \le f_{\text\max}
The highest harmonic that can be produced and still remain audible is .
The maximum audible frequency for the person is f_{\text\max} = 14 \text{ kHz} = 14000 \text{ Hz}.
The frequency of the harmonic of a string secured at both ends is given by .
For the sound to remain audible, the frequency of the harmonic must be less than or equal to the maximum audible frequency:
f_{n} \le f_{\text\max}
The highest harmonic that can be produced and still remain audible is .